The Oakland Athletics narrowly missed out on the playoffs for the third-straight year, and now general manager Billy Beane gets to do what he does best—take a new group of players and try to win again. Matt Olson, Matt Chapman, Chris Bassitt, and Sean Manaea have all departed, but the team has had a winning record in four-straight years, so don’t count out this young team. Elvis Andrus and Stephen Piscotty lead the team on offense along with catcher Sean Murphy and lefty Seth Brown. Frankie Montas remains a solid No. 1 starter, while Cole Irvin and Daulton Jefferies will be looking to prove themselves. Closer Lou Trivino also returns under new manager Mark Kotsay.
The Oakland Coliseum is now a baseball-only venue, and new premium seating options introduced after the Raiders left are a hit with fans. The Terrace, Lounge Seats, and Coppola Theater Boxes are all popular... MORE